Looking for your ideal home
Since 1999, Franklins has been trusted with selling some of the county’s finest properties. From our landmark offices in the heart of Letterkenny, we cover a wide area—offering everything from prestigious country homes and charming cottages to holiday getaways, semi-detached houses, and development sites.
Explore our listings online or give us a call — your perfect property might be just a step away.
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"I recently worked with Franklins in Letterkenny to sell my late father’s house, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the very first contact, their team was professional, compassionate, and incredibly helpful during what was a very emotional time."
"From the moment we first engaged with Brendan, his professionalism, expertise and in-depth knowledge of the market instilled us with a confidence which remained throughout the process. Always contactable and unfailingly courteous, his capacity to think quickly and offer sound advice meant that even in the most challenging stages of the process, we knew we were in safe hands."
"Super impressed with Franklins and would highly recommend them … they were professional, efficient and kept me up-to-date with viewings, feedback and progress. A special thanks to Brendan for making it stress-free and being so supportive, keeping in touch regularly throughout the sale. A BIG thank you to all the team for a superb service."
"Brendan and the team at Franklins made our house sale process as painless as possible. We really valued their professional, friendly and responsive service and we are extremely happy with the outcome. We would highly recommend Franklins for anyone hoping to buy or sell property in Donegal."
"Exceptional team at Franklins, great working with Brendan and Sharon. I cannot recommend them highly enough for their trustworthiness, professionalism and expert knowledge :)"
"My five star rating requires an additional + here for Brendan's complete commitment to the sale of our house. His communication skills were excellent throughout and although, through no fault of his own, the process took longer than it should have, he stepped in regularly to keep things on track. He also recommended a really excellent accountant to assist with navigating the Capital Gain Tax maze for us."
"I recently had to sell a house in north Donegal as an executor sale. I found Franklins to be thoroughly professional and efficient. They were also very attentive when things got delayed (through no fault of theirs). Brendan was always available and responded to queries and issues very quickly, often out of hours. I would highly recommend Brendan and Franklins if you are buying or selling property in North Donegal."
"I can confidently say that Franklin's are the leaders in property management in Ireland by far. As a tenant, they are quick, concise, informative and empathic. Sharon is fantastic at what she does and it was a pleasure to work with her from application to move-in. If you're getting accommodation through Franklins, consider yourself lucky!"
"Been with this branch for nearing 7 years, the experience has been smooth. Easy to talk to and respond in a timely manner. Always willing to work with us when times got difficult, they were very accommodating when lockdown was at its worst. I've recommended this lettings to many people and will continue to do so."
"We are renting a property through Franklin's agency. Our contact agent is Shane. He is so professional, helpful, friendly and understanding. Whenever we raise some issues he finds the solution ASAP. The service is really amazing."
A guide to buying
Obtain Mortgage Advice
Applicants should start by contacting their own Bank / Building Society. They will have a history of your financial habits and should be able to give you an answer soon after your initial meeting.
Register on our mailing list
We provide regular email alerts as new properties become available. In many cases we will call buyers who are anxious to buy quickly. Do not be afraid to ask – that is what we are here for. Let us know exactly what you are looking for and where.
Arrange a viewing/viewings.
Our online brochures are as informative as possible so once you have identified suitable properties give us a call or send an email. Tip: You can view the location of any property at Google Earth – a really useful tool that saves a lot of wasted time.
Making an offer
The negotiator or director you are dealing with will register your offer with the seller and establish your buying position (i.e. house to sell, first time buyer etc). A negotiation process then follows in order to try and agree a sale. Franklins unlike most firms do not usually ‘hold’ offers on properties. Therefore you are not normally competing with previous viewers. This system in our view is fairer and honest.
Agreeing a Sale
After a price is agreed Franklins will require a 5% booking deposit within 7 days. This is fully refundable for any reason until you sign a contract (it then forms part of the purchase price). We will then issue a memorandum of sale providing full details of the sale and the names of all parties involved.
Arrange a Survey/Architects report
In most cases buyers are advised to have their own professional assessment of the property being purchased. Franklins can recommend a surveyors to you, if you wish.
Conveyancing of Contract
You will require a solicitor to carry out the conveyancing on your behalf. Franklins can recommend a firm if required. Your solicitor will examine the contract of sale and ensure the property has good marketable title. Franklins usually assist to a fair degree once solicitors are instructed liaising between the parties to ensure a speedy transaction.
Signing of Contracts
You will be required to pay a further 5% of the purchase price to your solicitor and at this stage a completion date will be set.
Completion
The financial conclusion of the transaction. You will be asked to provide your solicitor with the balance of the purchase monies a few days before completion. This is then sent on to the seller’s solicitor. Once the money has cleared you are the proud owner of your new home and can collect the keys – usually from the agent.
Stamp Duty
Government property tax payable by buyers – 1% of purchase price up to €1 million and 2% over €1 million